Broomfield
CONTACT
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ if you have an item for this Column, the deadline for which is 12 noon on Friday. Thanks for your cooperation as always.
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
LOCAL BUSINESSES DESERVE SUPPORT
Please continue to support the local Traders that are still open for business.
BROADBAND ON TAP AT TEACH RAITHNEACH
Teach Raithneach Broadband Connection Point is now live, and ready to use by all who wish to do so. Broadband at Teach Raithneach can be accessed from outside the building in the Car Park, or from anywhere inside the building when it is opened. Once accessed it will facilitate 7 day access from that point. This facility is free to users and is particularly suited to those whose home Broadband is weak or non-existent. Students who are undertaking their courses on-line, in whole or part on-line, are encouraged to use the facility. Please let us know in advance if you wish to use the facility, so that we can agree on a time when Teach Raithneach is opened. The possibility of setting up a number of Hot Desks in Teach Raithneach to facilitate Workers who wish to work from home is under consideration. We would welcome suggestions on this initiative.
To get connected
1. Choose the ‘BCP FREE WiFi network in your WiFi settings to see the portal
2. Enter your mobile phone
number into the portal to get your access code
3. Add the code and agree to the terms and conditions
4. Confirm you want to connect to the web
5. You are now connected to the Vodafone superfast WiFi
If you wish to check out Broadband at Teach Raithneach, please get in contact with the Secretary on 087 2729154.
RESTART A HEART DAY–16TH OCTOBER
Restart a Heart Day is an annual training event on October 16th relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator use or first aid surrounding heart attacks. Education and training will be offered to the general public in CPR and what to do in the event of a heart attack. This is a Global Event where the Irish Heart Foundation and many other Statutory and Voluntary Organisations are involved in spreading the word on CPR. There are many on-line videos on CPR available. The aim of Restart a Heart Day is to bring awareness, education and training to the general public in order to increase the likelihood of lives being saved in the event of a heart attack, as the early moments of a heart attack are critical and a trained person on the scene can make the critical difference. While last Friday was Restart A Heart Day, it’s always a relevant topic, the information is there to be availed of. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions this year, many Organisations are making a special effort to make resources on CRP and First Aid available on-line. Well done and thanks to them.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD WORK
Despite the current restrictions that we are all operating under, great work has been achieved throughout the District during the year. Thanks to all the Community Volunteers and Scheme Participants who have been busy, making the place look its best. The Association would like to thank Meath Partnership and Ardee Community Employment Project who provide Scheme Participants under the RSS, TUS and CE Schemes respectively. In difficult times, all this assistance is especially welcome, and making a big difference.
CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELLED
But the Christmas Fair and Christmas Set Dance Ceili are. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, these two popular and well supported Annual Christmas events at Teach Raithneach will not take place this year. However, it is hoped to have the Christmas Lights and Decorations up for the Festive Season.
GUITAR LESSONS
Guitar Lessons have resumed at Teach Raithneach. Contact Evan on 086 2513640 for further information or to book a place.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
If there are Parents in the Community with Children of School-going age, who would like to become involved in the Children’s Garden in 2021, please get in touch with the Secretary on 087 2729154.
BLAST FROM THE PAST–1993
On Saturday 17th July 1993, The Weekender Newspaper carried the following article titled; ‘Attractive Line-up Of Festival Events’, in respect of Broomfield and Districts fourth Annual Festival (18th to 25th July). Events during the week-long Festival included: Sun. 18th, Mass in Grangegeeth for deceased community Members, Road Bowls, Cross-Road Ceili at the Sallygardens with the Tara Ceili Band. Mon. 19th, National Schools Football, Poker Classic in the Sally, Music Evening in Watters, Collon with Adrian Gosling. Tue. 20th, Darts Tournament in Dwyers, Grangegeeth. Wed. 21st, Mass in Collon for deceased Community Members followed by an evening of entertainment in Collon Hall. Thur. 22nd, Ceili House in Watters, Collon. Fri. 23rd, National Schools Football Final and Festival Shield between Rathkenny and Mattock Rangers in Pairc Mattoc, followed by Festival Shield Presentation in Mathew’s, Collon. Music with the Emerald and Guests. Sun. 25th, Car Treasure Hunt Party followed by Children’s Fancy Dress Party and Sixties Music at Patron cross, Starinagh. The Broomfield and District Residents Association Committee in 1993 were: Jim Hanratty (RIP), Noreen Lynch (RIP), Stephen O’Donoghue, Hazel O’Donoghue, Gerard Weldon, Patricia Barron, Niall Roche, Eileen Traynor and Kieran Weldon. A photo of the Committee on Hungry Hall Park accompanied the article. Do you remember any of the events listed for any particular reason? A lot of pioneering work was carried out in the early days by the various Committees.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Broomfield & District Text Alert number is: 086 2193103. Please ensure that you have this number in your phone. Reminder, please check out the Monitored Alarms to ensure they are working satisfactorily. Security Lighting and other Safety Measures should also be checked out regularly. They must work when needed. If you know someone in the District that could benefit from a Monitored Alarm, please contact the Secretary on 087 2729154.
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE
Meath County Council has a community support line to assist older or vulnerable people who are recommended to cocoon and remain in their homes during this current Covid-19 Pandemic. If you are one of these people and you need assistance with practical matters such as: collecting medical and food supplies, need transport to attend a medical appointment or another need, please contact our free-phone number: 1800 808 809 between 9am-5pm, 7 days a week.
DULEEK AND DISTRICT DARTS
The Duleek and District Darts Committee have decided not to run a Winter League in the 2020 / 2021 Season due to the Covid-19 situation. This will be the first time in 45 years this has happened, but the Committee felt that given the current situation, they had no option but to cancel the upcoming season in full. The Committee will continue to seek ways of completing this year’s league play offs, i.e. League Qtr, Semi and Finals, Semi Final of Cups, and Shields if possible’. Well done to all involved with the Duleek and District Darts League, one of the best in the country, always extremely well managed and run. Dart Throwers and supporters look forward to the darts returning when it is safe to do so. A good decision!
KEEP IN CONTACT PLEASE
Please keep in contact with your relatives and neighbours, especially the elderly, and those living alone, during these challenging times. A phone call will always be welcome. Keep in contact with us also. Broomfield and DistrictResidents Association’s Secretary, Gerard on 087 2729154 or visit the Broomfield and District Residents Association Facebook page. If anything can be done to help, please contact us. Thanks for keeping in contact with neighbours, particularly the elderly at this time!